The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box- office gross per city. Includes the average ticket

July 5, 2010 at 12:00a.m.

The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box- office gross per city. Includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week’s ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.

v(1) Bon Jovi: $1,899,475; $93.74.

v(2) George Strait/Reba/Lee Ann Womack: $1,615,732; $86.13.

v(3) James Taylor /Carole King: $1,238,503; $82.66.

v(4) Taylor Swift: $1,139,736; $61.46.

v(5) Jay-Z: $1,084,499; $86.49.

“The Bachelorette” (8 p.m., ABC): We’re down to just five guys on “The Bachelorette,” which means we’re moving much closer to the final rose ceremony and, of course, the inevitable breakup. Go, Ali!

“Last Comic Standing” (9 p.m., NBC): Is it OK to start laughing yet? On “Last Comic Standing,” the contestants compete in the second semifinal round. Let’s hope we’ve gotten past the terrible acts by now.

TV Listings, B6

DVD RELEASES

Available Tuesday on DVD and from digital providers:

“Brooklyn’s Finest” (R): Three Brooklyn cops face brutality over a week. Stars Richard Gere, Don Cheadle and Ethan Hawke.

“A Single Man” (R): A tale of love at the height of the Cuban missile crisis. (Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode)

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Top Hat offers acting workshops

YOUNGSTOWN

Top Hat Productions is accepting applications for its annual summer youth program, which begins Thursday and continues each Thursday until Sunday, Aug. 22, when a performance for family and friends takes place. The workshop, which is open to children age 5 through 12, teaches stage performance and presence while developing self-esteem. Sessions are free, and participants will be given a hot meal at each session. Due to numerous requests, instruction in technical aspects of theater for older youths also will be offered. For more information or to request an application, call 330-881-0980 or 330-307-8384.

Historical Day set in township park

NORTH BLOOMFIELD

Historical Day in North Bloomfield will be July 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the township park, at the intersection of Routes 45 and 87 East. Events will include country singers; exhibits in Town Hall; antique classic truck, car and tractor show; a hit ‘n’ miss engine and ice-cream making. There also will be a cornhole tournament; call 440-685-4301 for more information.